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Air Compressors for Logistics
Compressed air is an essential, often overlooked utility in UK warehouse and distribution centre operations. We explore methods to reduce energy consumption, maintain stable pressure, and ensure compliance within your compressed air system. Our local engineers, based in Leeds, Sheffield, and Nottingham, provide crucial support to critical sites throughout the UK logistics corridor.
Choosing the Right Compressor for Your Logistics Site
Right-size from day one: match pressure, flow, and quality to your lines to prevent pressure drops and unplanned stops. A system designed for your specific needs prevents inefficiency and risk.
GA/GA VSD⁺ (Oil-Injected Rotary Screw Compressors)
Get the power and reliability needed for continuous use. The Atlas Copco GA series of rotary screw compressors, especially with a Variable Speed Drive (VSD), is the industry standard for logistics. Typical warehouse systems run at 7–13 bar(g) with flows ranging from 0.5 to 40+ m³/min (≈ 18–1,400 CFM), and a VSD model is the most energy-efficient compressor for this environment.
Why warehouses choose GA VSD⁺:
- Matches shifting demand across shifts to cut unloaded run time.
- Holds a tighter pressure band for sorter and tool reliability.
- Lowers total energy consumption compared to fixed-speed units.
- Integrates with SMARTLINK for predictive alerts.
When to Specify Oil-Free (ZT/ZR)
Protect valuable products. Prevent compressed air from contaminating your food, pharmaceuticals, or electronics. The Atlas Copco ZT/ZR oil-free compressor supplies certified Class 0 oil-free air to keep your products safe.
Air Treatment: Dryers, Filters & ISO 8573-1 Classes
Deliver clean, dry air to every point of use. Untreated air contains water, particulates, and oil that damage pneumatic equipment and spoil products. A complete air treatment system protects your investment.
What you get with proper air treatment:
- Prevent rust and corrosion in pipework and components.
- Stop sticky valves and sluggish cylinder movements.
- Ensure product safety by meeting specific ISO 8573-1 air quality classes (e.g., Class 2:4:2 for general automation vs. Class 1:2:1 for sensitive packaging).
Piping (AIRnet) & Receiver Sizing
Stabilise pressure across your entire facility. Undersized or corroded pipes create pressure drops, starving equipment of air. A modern, modular aluminium piping system, like AIRnet, combined with correctly sized air receivers, ensures consistent performance.
Energy Efficiency & Total Cost of Ownership
Cut your operational expenditure and improve your bottom line. Energy can account for over 75% of a compressor’s total lifecycle cost. A strategic focus on efficiency delivers a direct and significant return on investment.
Results We Deliver
- £25,000 annual energy saving with a VSD retrofit
- £50,000 CapEx avoided via leak survey & fix
- 7% energy cut for every 1 bar pressure reduction
VSD, Sequencing & SMARTLINK
Run your system at peak efficiency. Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Air Compressors are the single most significant opportunity for energy savings in a variable-demand warehouse. For sites with multiple compressors, a central controller intelligently sequences machines, while SMARTLINK IoT monitoring provides real-time data for predictive maintenance.
Leak Surveys & Pressure Optimisation
Stop paying for wasted air. Leaks can account for 20-30% of your compressed air generation. Use professional Compressed Air Leak Detection Services to find and fix every leak, often reclaiming enough capacity to avoid buying new equipment.
Heat Recovery in UK Warehouses
Recycle waste energy to reduce your site’s utility bills. Up to 90% of the electrical energy a compressor consumes is converted into heat. A heat recovery system captures this energy to produce hot water or provide space heating, delivering further cost savings.
UK Compliance & Best Practice
Operate safely and legally with a fully compliant distribution centre air system. Search Air helps you navigate your responsibilities under UK regulations.
PSSR & Written Scheme of Examination
Meet your legal obligations under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR). We manage PSSR end-to-end: WSE creation, scheduled statutory exams, and digital records for your audits.
Condensate Management & Environmental Duties
Dispose of condensate correctly. The oily water produced by a compressor is controlled waste. We ensure your oil-water separator is correctly installed and maintained to comply with local water authority regulations.
Air Quality, Noise & F-Gas
Protect your people and your products. We help you adhere to ISO 8573-1 air quality standards, meet Noise at Work regulations, and ensure F-Gas certified technicians handle any refrigerants.
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PSSR & Written Scheme of Examination
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Condensate Management & Environmental Duties
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Air Quality, Noise & F-Gas
Expert Service for Your Logistics & Distribution Site
Get a reliable, efficient, and compliant system with a specialist partner. As an Atlas Copco Premier Distributor and the 2022 Distributor of the Year, Search Air provides end-to-end solutions for the UK logistics sector. We offer tailored maintenance plans and 24/7 breakdown support, including for Air Compressors for Logistics & Warehousing in Doncaster.
A Compressed Air Energy Audit is the first step toward unlocking savings.
How your audit works:
- Data-log flow, pressure, and kW over a typical week.
- Identify leaks, artificial demand, and setpoint creep.
- Model savings (VSD, sequencing, heat recovery) with a complete payback timeline.
Take Control of Your Compressed Air System
Book your free logistics compressed air audit today. Our engineers will identify energy savings, ensure compliance, and keep your warehouse running without interruption.
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